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Milan-Cortina Closing Ceremony: A Night of 'Beauty in Action'
21 Feb
Summary
- The Winter Olympics closing ceremony begins at 7:30 PM GMT on February 22.
- The event takes place at Verona Olympic Arena, not Milan or Cortina.
- The ceremony will feature Italian artists and honor the next Winter Games host.
The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games officially conclude on Sunday, February 22, with a grand Closing Ceremony held at the Verona Olympic Arena. The ceremony is set to commence at 7:30 PM GMT, with broadcast coverage available from 7 PM. This event marks the end of a successful Games for Team GB.
The theme for the finale is "Beauty in Action," promising a blend of music, art, and sporting spirit to celebrate unity. Italian singer-songwriter Achille Lauro, actor Benedetta Porcaroli, and DJ Gabry Ponte are among the confirmed performers.
During the ceremony, medals for the women's 50 km classic mass start cross-country skiing will be presented. The Olympic flag will be ceremonially lowered and then passed to the delegation from the French Alps, the host for the 2030 Winter Olympic Games. Team GB's flag bearers for this final event are yet to be announced.
